People of Old Lady Xie’s age rarely go online, but even if she cannot go online, Old Lady Xie can still see the news in the newspaper.
The old lady became more puzzled as she read and asked Zou Weijun.
“That Xu Mei acts quite well, does she not? Why are the newspapers all scolding her? Some people even say to stop broadcasting and take down ‘Alley People’. Have you asked Xie Qian?”
Except for weekends, Old Lady Xie rarely calls Xie Qian.
Missing is missing, but young people have their own studies and lives, and she cannot always disturb them.
Zou Weijun patiently explained to her mother-in-law, “Some reporters say Xu Mei is the third party interfering in someone else’s marriage, saying she cheated during her relationship to find a sugar daddy, and her character has big problems. When audiences hear Xu Mei is so bad, they clamor to boycott the TV drama she stars in.”
The nanny Xiao Tian was anxious, “Is it true? I quite like Xu Mei. She acts so well in ‘Alley People’!”
Xiao Tian is a young nanny and cannot understand high-level patriotic sentiments. ‘Alley People’ is a story of family trifles that suits Xiao Tian’s taste. Xu Mei’s role is not very good, but such a role is very real. Society is so big, and there are all kinds of people. Xiao Tian interacts most with ordinary folks, and ordinary people rarely hide their temperaments. She has dealt with all sorts of sharp and competitive, nitpicking people!
For a beautiful young actress like Xu Mei, it is normal to play glamorous urban beauties in idol dramas. It is rare for her to be willing to play a petty citizen in a family drama!
Zou Weijun smiled slightly, “I think it is fake. If Xu Mei were really like what the news says, Xie Qian’s company would not sign her.”
Having ambition is not wrong.
Knowing how to manage connections is also normal.
In the entertainment industry, without ambition or scheming, Xu Mei would have been swallowed up long ago.
Not to mention Xu Mei dating a young rich man, even if she found a man over 60 as a boyfriend, what is wrong with that? As long as the man is unmarried and the woman is unmarried, such a relationship is at most mutual benefit and does not harm others!
Zou Weijun’s words made Old Lady Xie and Xiao Tian both sigh in relief.
Old Lady Xie disliked the reporters for writing nonsense, slandering Xu Mei and also affecting ‘Alley People’.
“These reporters are so strange. Are they deliberately causing trouble for ‘Alley People’, unhappy with its high ratings?”
Xiao Tian’s casual remark made Old Lady Xie’s brow twitch.
Who would deliberately cause trouble for ‘Alley People’?
Causing trouble for ‘Alley People’ is causing trouble for Xie Qian.
It could not be that beast Old Third.
The old lady looked up at her daughter-in-law Zou Weijun’s expression. Zou Weijun’s brows and eyes were relaxed, seeming not to associate it that way at all.
Old Lady Xie felt both angry and sour.
How could someone not like Xie Qian?
As a son, Xie Qian is the ‘child from another family’, excellent in everything. Whether in ancient times or modern, this child could support the family!
How could someone not like Weijun!
As a wife, Weijun is perfect without a flaw. She can care for the family inside and handle matters alone outside, a rare good wife.
That beast Old Third, abandoning such a wife and son, his heart all biased toward the mistress and illegitimate children abroad.
Since Xie Jinghu’s cheating scandal was exposed, while condemning Xie Jinghu, the old lady always emphasized ‘the family cannot break up’.
Zou Weijun and Xie Qian did nothing wrong from beginning to end. Zou Weijun even quit her job in Rongcheng and returned to the capital. Such compromise could not bring the prodigal son back. Whether the family breaks up never depends on what Zou Weijun and Xie Qian do, but on what Xie Jinghu does.
A big stone pressed on the old lady’s heart. The old lady suddenly asked Zou Weijun, “You are getting more comfortable at work in the company. You mentioned stock trading some time ago. How is the trading going?”
“This year’s stock market environment is good. I have earned some money now. Do you need money there? I can give the.”
The old lady interrupted Zou Weijun, “I am this old, what do I need money for? That money is not a loan to you. Given to you means it is yours. Do not have any psychological burden. Profit or loss is fine. As the saying goes, relying on mountains, mountains fall; relying on people, people run. Although the family lacks no money, having your own ability to earn is truly good.”
Most mothers-in-law do not want daughters-in-law too excellent to overshadow sons, but Old Lady Xie does the opposite. Since Zou Weijun returned to the capital, she has been urging and pushing Zou Weijun to advance.
The nanny Xiao Tian seemed to understand vaguely. Zou Weijun had a rough guess about the old lady’s actions.
The Xie family actually all know she will definitely divorce Xie Jinghu. About this matter, Zou Weijun and Xie Yuping confirmed long ago, no need for more words.
Now even the previously most stubborn Old Lady Xie gradually sees the situation clearly, knowing she cannot save Xie Jinghu.
Although the old lady did not say ‘allow divorce’ outright, urging Zou Weijun to advance already shows her attitude.
When Xie Jinghu and Zou Weijun’s marriage truly falls apart that day, if Zou Weijun is willing, the old lady can treat her daughter-in-law as a daughter. Zou Weijun can stay in the Xie family with Xie Qian, and Xie Jinghu can roll wherever he wants!
Sensitive as Zou Weijun, sensing her mother-in-law’s intention, said softly, “You do not want me to return the money, but you cannot stop me from showing filial piety, right? Now urban development is too fast, air quality worsens year by year. My mother is used to the sanatorium in Qiong Island. If you are willing, you can go live there for two months a year later.”
Old Lady Xie patted Zou Weijun’s hand, “You make me tempted. Rest assured, there will be such a day.”
When ‘that day’ is, the old lady did not elaborate.
It is not now anyway.
Now Old Lady Xie has no face to see her in-laws.
Old Lady Xie had something on her mind. Unlike before, she did not directly question Xie Jinghu but called her eldest son Xie Yuping late at night.
What the old lady said on the phone, even the nanny Xiao Tian did not know.
The old lady called in the inner room. Xiao Tian retreated out and walked to Zou Weijun’s side, whispering, “Sister Zou, are you about to have better days after hardship?”
Zou Weijun could not help but look at Xiao Tian twice.
Being a nanny by the old lady’s side for years, even if previously honest, one learns to be smart now.
“Xiao Tian, do you think I am suffering?”
Zou Weijun asked back. Xiao Tian first nodded then shook her head vigorously, “Sorry Sister Zou, I did not mean that. I, I cannot explain clearly.”
A little nanny has no right to sympathize with a rich madam.
Zou Weijun’s suffering is not material. Xiao Tian knows people cannot live without money, but happiness has no absolute relation to money. Materially, Zou Weijun does not suffer, but in life, such days are too tormenting.
Xiao Tian’s expression ability is insufficient, unable to clearly state her thoughts.
Seeing Xiao Tian’s face red with anxiety, Zou Weijun chuckled, “Alright, not teasing you. You are right. I also feel I am about to have better days after hardship.”
